MDHHS seeks applications for training and technical assistance for victim services organizations

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) for statewide training and technical assistance to support victim service organizations that serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.

The focus of the program is to provide training, technical assistance and policy advocacy that is empowerment-based, trauma-informed and culturally grounded.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have demonstrated:

1. A history of providing statewide technical assistance, training, policy advocacy for organizations that provide direct support to domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking victims.

1. Are designated as the domestic and/or sexual violence coalition in Michigan by the Office on Violence Against Women.

The award period begins Dec. 1, 2026, and ends Sept. 30, 2027. MDHHS expects to award $500,000. Project director requests to gain access to the application are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS system by 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6.

A pre-application conference will be held to provide instruction on using the EGrAMS system at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. It will last approximately 90 minutes and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Voby5z. At the conclusion of the conference, a recording of the webinar will be posted on the EGrAMS system.

For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select "About EGrAMS" link in the left panel to access the "Competitive Application Instructions" training manual. The complete GFO and resource documents can be accessed under the 'Current Grants' section within the "Bureau of Community Services" link and by selecting the "STTAS-2027" grant program.

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